As reported by Radio Free Europe, the Student List pledges to uphold Kosovo’s status within Serbia, referring to the Serbian Constitution and UN Security Council Resolution 1244.
“We will continuously oppose the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Republic of Kosovo and will not allow its membership in international organizations,” the program states.
What is the Student List’s position on Kosovo?
The document calls for all agreements to be subject to constitutional review and describes the implementation of provisions that conflict with the Constitution as unacceptable.
The list also promises criminal prosecution of government representatives for possible criminal offenses related to the conclusion and implementation of agreements it describes as unconstitutional and harmful to Serbia.
However, this section of the program does not identify specific agreements and does not explain how this review would affect Belgrade’s commitments in the dialogue with Pristina.
For Serbs in Kosovo, the program aims for “administrative connection of settlements with a Serb population” with the Serb-majority municipalities and ensuring “the greatest possible autonomy” from Pristina’s institutions.
It also envisions the protection of Serbian educational, health, social and cultural institutions, as well as the religious heritage and property of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Russia: Partnership and rejection of sanctions
The position on Russia is clearly stated: the Student List pledges to maintain the “traditional partnership,” including coordination in the UN Security Council on issues related to Serbia’s territorial integrity, Radio Free Europe reports, among other things.
“The Republic of Serbia will maintain its principled position of not imposing restrictive measures against the Russian Federation,” the program states.
The document justifies its opposition to sanctions by citing doubts about their effectiveness and their consequences for the population, also referring to Serbia’s historical experience.
Nikola Xaviereff-Weckwerth, a Balkans expert at the German Council on Foreign Relations, does not expect an immediate change in position toward Moscow.
“They are likely not to impose sanctions on Russia unless there is some extremely strong pressure from the European Union,” he told Radio Free Europe after the elections.
At the same time, the list expresses support for the territorial integrity of all sovereign states, including Ukraine, and a commitment to ending the war and resolving disputes peacefully.
The program does not set out specific measures to support this position on Ukraine, but states that Serbia should develop the best possible relations with both peoples.
In mid-year, at one of its rallies, the Student List also published the Memorandum on Kosovo, in which Kosovo is treated as an “inalienable and constituent part of the Republic of Serbia.”